For three years, Belagavi Zilla Panchayat under the erstwhile MGNREGA created up
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Why in news
A significant drop in person-days generated in Belagavi Zilla Panchayat highlights the implementation challenges and lower reach of the VB-G RAM G scheme compared to MGNREGA.
Background
Under the erstwhile MGNREGA, Belagavi Zilla Panchayat created 1.25 crore person-days over three years. Following the transition to VB-G RAM G on July 1, 2026, this dropped to approximately 3 lakh person-days. Out of 5,958 gram panchayats in Karnataka, 805 recorded nil expenditure.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeMGNREGA: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment.
- Fact805 out of 5,958 gram panchayats in Karnataka recorded nil expenditure under the new scheme.
- PlaceBelagavi Zilla Panchayat is located in the state of Karnataka.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in transitioning from demand-driven rural employment schemes like MGNREGA to newer initiatives, focusing on implementation hurdles and local governance.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- demand-driven vs. supply-driven models
- administrative delays and lack of clarity
- impact of climate factors (El Niño)
- local governance capacity
Keywords: demand-driven · implementation hurdles · rural employment · fiscal expenditure · administrative clarity
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